William "Dave" Evans (July 24, 1950 - June 26, 2017) was a tenor singer, banjo player, composer, and bluegrass band leader.
He was noted for his powerful tenor vocal range and for his style which bridged traditional and contemporary bluegrass.
[3] Notable songs written by Evans include "One Loaf of Bread," "Highway 52," "99 Years is Almost for Life," and "Be Proud of the Grey in Your Hair.
He spent three years with Sparks, then worked with other acts such as the Goins Brothers, Red Allen and the Kentuckians, and The Boys From Indiana, Lillie Mae, and the Dixie Gospelaires.
Last of the Breed is a documentary film about the life and music of Evans, telling his story through interviews with those who knew him.